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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Pilot Knob Items.

Last Thursday was Catholic holiday and
was recognized to such an extent AS to ne
cessitate a suspension of business in the
mining department.
Our city was pretty well infested with
tramps last Saturday, but their sojourn was
of short duration; long enough, though, to
canvass the town for "handouts." After
they had professionally performed that
function, they leisurely proceeded south.
As Pat Hanlen was returning home one
dark evening of last week, he slipped of the
foot bridge near the railroad, fell and tract
ured his collar bone. II few more acct
dents occur of this nature, it might have a
tendency to induce the authorities to guard
against such liabilities by putting up ratings.
Posters are promiscuously posted in and
about Pilot Knob, an nouncing grand ball
that is to be given under the auspices of the
A. o. U. w. at the Academy of Music or
the 30th inst. Don't fail TO attend. as the
best of music and management will be had,
thereby insuring a good time.
PHO: Knob is not as green as some may
think, from the fact that an entertainment
was given at the New Hall House last FRI
day night and was attended by very limit
ed number. We were all classed as "suck.
ers" by the manager Of a similar concern
not long ago, and since that time we have
made ourselves very scarce at such places.
Mr.. Chas. Maschneyer, the proprietor of
Corner Store, has given his building fresh
coat of paint, which adds wonderfully to its
appearance.
Misses Eva Carter and Annie Whitworth,
| of Arcadia, were in our city Thursday Of last
week.
Mr. E. A. Hitchcock spent Thursday and
Friday of last week in Pilot Knob.
The Literary Society will hereafter meet
every two weeks instead Of every week. The
object of the change is to devote one evening
of one week to singing and one of the next
to literary persuits.
| A teachers meeting was held at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. Geo. Pest last Thursday
evening, the object of which was to make
permanent arrangements concerning the
newly organized Sunday school, and adopt
such methods as would best promote the
| cause.
Mr. Ferd Inner is erecting acommodious
dwelling on second street.
Mr.. w. J. Rattle fell of the little crossing
near Mr.. Posts last Thursday night and, te
use common expression, skinned his
nose." He said he thought he had fallen OF
] Brooklyn bridge, for some moments after,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
From Edge Hill.

Ed. Register Edge Hill is getting to be
qLite lively place, there being six mails
weekly: Two from Goodwater, two from
Ironton and two from Ceptreville.
After long continued drouth, we are now
having grand rain. Everyone lively.
Mr.. Quinton Imboden and sister, Stella,
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Walter Lathim.
He returned Sunday and she is spending a
week or more.
Mr.. Jasper Lathim is free again-his school
closed on the 25th ult. He is with papa once
more.
Mr.. James Smith is quite i'll at this time.
Circuit Court is now in session in our
county. Money being scarce lowing to the
robbery Of treasurer's ofiice) it is supposed
there will be but little business transacted.
Mr.. Walter Lathim, our enterprising mer-
chant, Is the most lucky man on the river,
he having purchased five deer this week.
Messrs. Goggin are the lucky hunters.
Rev. Lightfoot will conduct services ut the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Arcadia Items.
Plenty of mud.

Plenty of mud.
Local option all the talk.
Keep the cats away from church.
The long straw keeps fellow from choir
meeting on rainy nights.
Judge Langdon spent several days of last
week in the Valley.
Miss Maggie vanlear. of Irondale, is visit
ing relatives in Arcadia.
Gen. Turner and wife came down from st.
Louis and spent Sunday at their valley home.
Judge Clarkson il On the sick list. We
hope he may soon be up among Gs again.
Rey. Mr.. Fleenor preached sermon to TIE
children last Sunday.
Robert Hotson has erected the frame work
of his ice house near the wagon bridge. The
building will soon be completed; but any
one passing along and taking look at the
location cannot help saying that Bro. Hot
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15

son is like unto the foolish man who but
his house upon the sand.
Our schools seem to be moving along nice.
ly. am unprepared to say anything about
the attendance at the convent, but suppose
the enrolment is equal to IL not greater than
that of any previous year. The attendance
at the public school is very good, being about
the same rs that Of last year.
When everything got so far along thai
Brother Sam Jones armed himself with q
pair of buckskin gloves, Brother Joe Walker
with cob pipe in one hand and q lady's
overshoe in the other, and Brother Hodge
with pair of tongs and q stick Of cordwood,
you can't blame poor cat for weeping and
wailing when it was chased out of church.
GRANNY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15

took fright at something-he could not tell
whether it was an elephant, bear or the sold
Man" himself. 1t was a very large, black
object.
As the pathway leading from the works to
the bridge is blocked up with rock, the boys
living that side of the hill turned out We'd
nesday noon hour to the number of about
twenty and cut out and made a new one
that will be much nicer and little shorter
cut down the hill.
The shaft incline is going down at a rapid
rate; it will not be long before it is under
Aug. Rieke's beer cellar. The two Harry
and Tom are feeling good to know they are
advancing in that direction.
Thursday being a holiday with most of
the ore leaders, the company suspended
work for the day with the exception of few
machines that are working on developing
work.
The diamond drill is put on the southwest
side Of Cedar Mountain. May success be
the result.
The "Drifter" was little too hasty in
announcing In last weeks REGISTER that
Mr.. Botsford had lost q hole at depth Of
220 feet. After good deal of perseverance
and pluck Mr.. B. regsined the hole on Tues
day last and will now be able to put it down.
Now, Mr.. Pilot Knob correspondent, il you
will not say any more the "Drirter" will
forgive you for your insinuation last week,
and we will meet with the hand Of friend.
ship as usual.
see Harry has commenced TO take the
annual inventory Of the hill department.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Notice Of Letters.

Notice is hereby given, that letters Of ad-
ministration upon the estate OF Carl Helm
rich witt, late Of Iron county, deceased. were
granted to the undersigned J. I. Axe, pubic
of the Probate Court OF the County of Iron,
hearing date the 2lst day of November. 1887,
All persons having claims against said Estate,
are required to exhibit them for allowance to me
within one year after the date OF said
letters, 81 they may be precluded from any bene.
at OF such estate; aud If such claims be not ca.
Ihbited within two years from the date OF this pub
ticatior they shall be forever barred.
1T. AXE. Administratof.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Gallaber schoolhouse on Saturday evening

Gallaher schoolhouse ON Saturday evening
and Sunday at II O'Clock.
Our school is progressing nicely-Mr.
Emmett Lathim, teacher. Only two weeks
and Emmett will be free.
The three Hardwick brothers, Of st. Louis.
are the guest Of Mr.. Oesch.
Mr.. Jurd. Robinett having bought Mr..
Geo. Rayfield's farm we have new neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. R., we cordially welcome you
in our neighborhood.
Rumor says another wedding soon.
Dec. Sd, 1887. ToRCHLI0HT.
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though the descent was but few feet.

though the descent was but 4 few feet.
Mr.. P. Fl. Jaquith is suffering with an At.
tack Of rheumatism.
HOG. killing is the order of the day now.
Prof. Russell, OF Fredericktown, will give
an Evolutionary entertainment at the Union
church on evening of 18th inst. Prof. Rus
sell is young man of splendid Evolutionary
ability, and is deserving Of patronage. He
is totally blind and is compelled to this
means of making a living, though apart from
that 1t will be a treat to hear him. SIS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Notice!

All persons are forbidden to cut any timber
on my land lying west of Big Creek, except
g. w. Scoggins, who holds my written per-
mission. JAS. BUFoRD.
Sabula, Mo-, December LIST, 1887.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Notice of Letters.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters of Adj
ministratlon on the estate of Robert Thorn
assen, late of Iron county. deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, j. 7. AXE,
by the Judge Of the Probate Court, County
Of Iron, Missouri. hearing date the 10Th day
of November, 1887.
Ali persons having claims against said estate are
required to exhibit them to me for allowance with
in one wear after the date of said letters, they
may be precluded from any benefit of such estate;
and il such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the time of the publication Of this not
ice they will be forever barred.
49, 1T AXE. Administrator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
$4,000 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for infor-
nation sufficient to convict the party or par
ties who set the woods afire 100 yards west
of Logtown schoolhouse Monday. November
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-15
Tunnel Dr1ttIngs.

Boys, you want
to be careful how
you run around, as
there Is no telling
W b a t you m q y
meet. The other
morning as our boss
ira c layer " a s
coming from t h e
Quarry, his horse
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22
Diet of the stone Age.

some curious evidences of the diet Of
our prehistoric ancestors of the stone
age were recently brought before the
Chronological society of Great Britain by
Mr.. Charters White. Nr. White WAS
struck with the thought that, as particles
of food become imprisoned in the dental
tartar, sealed mp in a ciilca-eous cement
and can he made tn reveal themselves on
solution Of this material it would DC an
interestin: revelation if the tartar found
on these teeth Of the stone age could he
made to give up its secrets in a similar man
ner. He accordingly decalciiic'l some with
dilute hydrochloric acid. and examined
The sediment. 1t consisted OF masses com
posed Of epithelial scales mixed with the
contents of starch cells. Besides these
Mr.. White was able to identify portions
Of hrsks of corn hairs from the outside Of
the husks, spiral vessels from vegetables.
husks Of starch, the point of a fish'S tooth.
conglomeration Of oval cells, probably OF
fruit, barblets of feathers. portions of
wool, and some fragments Of cartilage. to-
gether with some other organic remains
which he failed TO recognize. The fact
that vegetable tissue should be found in
such state is To be easily recognizable,
after lapse of probably not less than !, 1000
years, is certainly remarkable.
II is to be hoped Mr.. White will :ose NJ
time in examining the teeth of Pharaoh,
RameSes ii whose well preserved mummy
now ornaments the Egyptian museum at
Cairo. The public is curious to know wha,
the old gentleman ate for his last break
fast--Scicntific American
ITO live a hundred years." said DIR.
Walker. take bottle of Vinegar Bitters
every year"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22
YoU, sIRs NEXT!

Isn't there something very suggestive in
thi. salutation of the barber9 There stands
Old Father Time. for instance, with his
scythe. What of his harvest DO what We
will we can't avoid the inevitable. Life may
bs saved, prolonged made happy by physi-
,al comfort, be blessed by spiritual guidance.
I've honored by good works, but it has its
limit ordained by fate. The Old Reaper may
be forgiving, he may be lenient and partial
20 many; notwithstanding all, the sweep Of
the scythe goes on-ranks are moved
down, you are reached at last. He
calls Next" and passes on to ranks
OF other victims. How near he is We never
know. Wemay know that he's about, that's
all, by many signals. Even a minor ache or
pain may be the forerunner Of his swift ap-
proach, or chronic agony Of his slow but GER
tain coming. Neglect of either only well
comes his advance; precaution and care
ward of attack. What then is the moralf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22
The Lily Gfves Place to the Rose-st.
Trials aud Trium phs

Th. r;,x
Tr,,,. md rs,,,,.
inefe may nave peen time, perhaps,
when the pailid lily was the type Of female
beauty. Ii is not SO TODAY.
op the s,... N. ros, nh.r;,
=
"i@ ""nieh VI ioous' heaitn.
Mrs. Langtry Is the best matinee attrac-
ton on the stage, so managers saw. because
she is attractive IN vomar a. vol, .s 90
40 ~
"o. s". S ,a"''u' "aAAef ana an &c
eothpiisheo athiete.
Two generations have ragged over the
beauty of Rose Coghlan. She Is not pret,v
but she has the vigor of rude health.
Fanny Davenport was always fascinating
and is still a great fayorite. As I15y GD,,
Sprinkler she would catch her Dollu in n
rspturoas embrace and swing him three
times around. his feet never touching the
door.
Great surprise is often expressed that Ar
,r-sses are able to preserve their health and
beauty in view of the terrible strain of their
exaciing duties upon physical and mental
force.
Jennie Kimball. the mother of charming
Little Corinne," who has delighted lovers
of comic opera for many wears, saws. under
late May 2sth. 1887: Il was exhausted
with my severe work and the doctors told
ne to give up the stage. Warmers safe
cure restored me. have never had better
health in my life, and whenever bad feel
ing returns 1 Immediately resort to that
remedy"
Grace Hawthorne. the American actress
now playing Theodore" with great success
in London. Eng, in a recent interview
said: Il know how to remain in perfect
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22
Curious Effect Of CamphOr.

"If you want to get s. worth OF frn
ont Of five cents 20 buy u nickel's worth
of gum camphor AID I'll show you how TO
do it, quoth Hermann Reiche the other
afternoon rs he sat in the office of his
animal mart on Park row.
The reporter went out and got the
camphor. When he returned MIR. Reiche
took piece Of the aromatic gum and put
it in cage in which were four small
Mexican ant eaters. The ant eaters had
no sooner emclled the camphor than they
began 10 rub il with great energy into
their tails. They would take n small
piece of il and rub it well on their paws.
Then they would go for their tails with
considerable energy. In a short time the
ant eaters We're exhaling perfume like Il
last years scalskin sucquc just brought
into service again. why do they do it,
asked the reporter.
Il dons know answered Mr.. Reiche.
viii other animals behave that way
with camphor?'
Il give it up. never tried it on them
But yo, may try it. -
The reporter selected piece OF the
camphOr and offered it 10 dog faced
monkey. The monkey put it in his mouth.
He thought it was rock candy. When he
found he was mistaken lie took il ont uf
of his mouth again and generously gave
il to a meek little monkey with s3tl eyes.
The meek monkey tried to eat it. too. and
then hurled it with all his force straight
at the reporters eyeglasses.
TRY it on the bears said Mr. Eciche.
The camphOr was given to two littlh
Russian bears. They smelied it suspi-
ciously. licked it, rubbed it on their paws.
rolled on il and stood on their heads and
worked it into their ears. II seemed to
craze them with delight In two minutes
they had formed themselves into big furry
balls and We're rolling all about ther cage.
gruntins with supreme satisfaction. "Ah!
have it, said Mr.. Reiche. They are
rubbing themselves with camphor to drive
away the fleas. -
INSTINCT asked the reporter, and Mr..
Reiche assured him that it was.-New
York evening sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22

The Columbus Dispatch, . very solid and
conservative paper. speaks OF Foraker Is
follows:
No. The Dispatch is not booming Fora
ker. But it Ia in favor OF him, or souue
other well qualified candidate who served as
a private soldier, being nominated by the
republicans, and another. of similar mental
caiiber and army experience. by the demo-
Gratis, so the ''boys" can take their choice
Ii is time to recognize the great service o.!
the private soldiers by placing one of their
number In the White House.
Give the boys" \ chance.
Well: Foraker mas q private soldier.
who-the democratic General Slocum says
was distinguished for his bravery. Now
where is the private soldier of the same
sort. who is to be brought out by the demo-
cratse
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22


arise sudden and acute pains. which. by keep.
ing the proper remedy at hand for use, are
cured at once and permanently. But to get
back to the barber. Mr.. Wiliett +. Cook, pub
Usher Of the Courier, Canajoharie. n. y,
under date of February TO- 1857, relates the
following incident: "Thos. Beekman, .
prominent co!ored barber of this village,
suffered several months with rheumatism;
he was unable to stand up part Of the time and
attended to his customers with difficulty.
Having been myself greatly relieved by the
great remedy for pain. advised him TO try
Il. He was rubbed three or four times be
fore dinner. When he left his shop he was
as spry rs ever in his life. He says he
danced a jig. st. Jacobs Oil cured him as it
cured me, and he is the hsppiest man in the
town" If three applications will cure
chronic case of rheumatism and induce man
70 dance jig, which are facts, the Old
Reaper will often be fooled. "Nextr'
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22
AOAMs EXPRESS COMPANY.
Letter from the Assistant Foreman Of the
Delivery Depart ment-A Subject
in which Thousands are
DEEPLY Concerned.

About five years ago suffered from painful
urinstion and great pain and weakness In ths
lower part Of my back. pain In the limbs. bad
taste in the mouth. disgust At food. and great
mental and bodily depression.
l live at 2al York street. Jersey City. and on
arriving home one night found copy of the
Shaker almanac that had been left during day.
read the article. What is this Disease that
Is Coming upon U.s." 1t described my symr-
toms and feelings better than ! could II l
had written a whole book. My trouble was
indeed like a thief in the night" for il had
been stealing upon me unawares for years.
sent for bottle Of Shaker Extract Of Roots,
or Seigel's Syrup, and before had taken one
half Of II felt the welcome relief In a few
brief weeks was like my old self. enjayed
and digested my food. My kidneys soon re-
covered tone and strength. and the urinary
trouble vanished. was well.
Millions Of people need some medicine sim
ply to act on the bowels. To them l recon-
mend Sh.ker Extract In the strongest possible
terms It's the gsntIest, pleasantest. safs st
and surest purgative In this world. The most
delicate women and children may takeit. One
point more : have all the more confidence In
this medicine because IL Is prepared by the
Shakers. may claim to be religious man
myself and admire the Shakers for their
zeal. consistency and strict business integrity.
What they make may be trusted BY the public.
w.. h. Hall.
For sale BY all druggists and By A. J. White,
n Warren street. New York.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22

Ii there is more able protector against
the incursions of disease than Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, We have yet to learn OF it.
Against the periodical attacks of fever and
ague il affords a sure defense. it reneHs
waning vitality. and coun;eracts the in
firmities OF age; ii prevents dyspepsia from
becoming chronic. and eventually annihi-
lates il. 1t rOuSes the liver and kidneys
when dormant, and insures a regular habit
of body. To the nervous il is OF inestima-
bic benefit. imparting steadiness and vigOr
INTO an enfre5lad physique. The term.
''delicate health" is usually another name
for debility. While The Bi,ters is procura-
bic, the weak need never despair Of phys
ical reinforcement. Persons whose avcca-
ti"ns are ssdentary and laborious. or invoi, e
exposure To unfavorable climatic influences.
will also find the Bitters an able protector.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22

While the letters were being copied.
Gen. Grant introduced the general officers
VINO had entered. and each member Of the
siaff. 10 Gen. Lee. The general shook
hands with Gen. Seth Williams, who had
been his adjutant when Lee was supern
tendent AT West Point, some years before
the war. and gave his hand to some Of the
other officers who had extended theirs
but to most of those who were introduced
he merely bowed in II dignified and formal
manner. he did not exhibit the slightest
change Of features during this ceremony
until Col. Parker of our staff was pre-.
sented 10 hin. Parker was u full blooded
ludian, and the reigning chief of the SIN
Nations. When Gen. Lee saw his swarthv
features he looked at him with an evident
stare of surprise, and his eyes rested IN
him for several seconds. What was pass
ing in his mind probably no one ever
Knew, hut the natural surmise was that
he al first mistoOk Parker for a negro,
and was struck with astonishment TO find
that the commander of the Union armies
had one of that race on his personal staff.
Lee did not utter a word while the III
Productions were going ON, except TO Seth
Williams, with whom he talked quite
Cordially. Williams at one time referred
in rather jocose manner to a circum-
stance which occurred during their former
service together. as if he wanted to saw
something i'll a good natured way to break
up the frigidity Of the conversation, but
Lee was in no mood for pleasantres, and
be did not unbend or even relax the fixed
sternness Of his features. His only re-
sponse TO the allusion was a slight inclina-
tion OF the Gead. Gen. Lee now took the
initiative again in leading the conversa-
ton back into business channels.
Horace Porter in The Century
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22
(y\A

'MA and reliable Medicines are the best
WV todepend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purities of the Blood. Inevery form of Scrof-
ulous. Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For Rheumatism. has no equal
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets,
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salt Rhcum

With its intense itching, dry. hot skin, often
broken into painful cracks, and the little
watery pimples, often cause indescribable
suffering. Hoods Sarsaparilla has wonder
ful power over this disease. 1t purifies the
blood and expels the humor. aud the skin
heals without scar. Send tor book con-
tanning many statements of cures, to c. l.
Hood & Co., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22

According to Herr Most's own version of
his noted Saturday evening speech, as
given to the Ercning Sun, New York. he
includes among the ''hirelings of the capi-
taiistic press" General Master Workman
Powderly and Henry George. whom he de-
clares guilty Of judicial murder"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22

Ayers Sarsaparilla acts directly and
promptly, purifying and enrichng the
blood, improving the appetite, strengthen
Ing the nerves. and invigorsting the sys-
TEN. 1t Is, In the truest sense, an alters-
tive medicine. Every invalid should give
it trial
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-22

The notorious English tough" Tom
Scott, a member of the "Blinky' Morgan
and "Mollie Matches" gangs, was shot
dead. in fight with the Cleveland police,
Monday. The expense of trial and hang
ing has thus been ayerted